How long is the flight from Scotland to South Africa?

On average, it takes 13h 55m to fly from Scotland to South Africa if you fly out of Inverness (the most popular airport in Scotland) and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa). If you’re flying out of Glasgow and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 14h 20m.

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

KLM, British Airways and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Scotland according to our data. KLM is the first choice among our users, with 52% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Scotland to South Africa?

Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, and RwandAir are the most popular carriers operating from Scotland to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Scotland to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Scotland to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Scotland to South Africa?

As of April 2025, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Scotland to South Africa.

How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland to South Africa?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Scotland to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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6:00 - 21:20EDI-JNB

14h 20m1 stop

23:15 - 8:25JNB-EDI

34h 10m1 stop

R13 490KLM

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Sun, Jun 1 - Sat, Jun 7

13:20 - 21:20EDI-JNB

31h 00m1 stop

18:50 - 10:45JNB-EDI

16h 55m1 stop

R13 509

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Sat, Jun 14 - Sun, Jun 22

6:00 - 21:20GLA-JNB

14h 20m1 stop

23:15 - 8:10JNB-GLA

33h 55m1 stop

R13 583KLM

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Fri, Jun 6 - Sat, Jun 14

11:45 - 8:50EDI-JNB

20h 05m1 stop

23:15 - 8:25JNB-EDI

34h 10m1 stop

R14 087

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Thu, May 8 - Wed, May 28

16:50 - 10:35EDI-JNB

16h 45m1 stop

17:50 - 15:50JNB-EDI

23h 00m1 stop

R14 889Turkish Airlines

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Tue, May 27 - Tue, Jun 24

17:25 - 21:20EDI-JNB

26h 55m2 stops

23:15 - 21:15JNB-EDI

23h 00m2 stops

R15 524Air France

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13:30 - 8:30GLA-JNB

18h 00m2 stops

18:50 - 16:10JNB-GLA

22h 20m2 stops

R15 934Air France

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Wed, Jun 18 - Wed, Jul 16

12:40 - 8:35EDI-JNB

18h 55m2 stops

19:00 - 12:30JNB-EDI

18h 30m2 stops

R15 990Brussels Airlines

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19:00 - 12:30JNB-EDI

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R16 046Brussels Airlines

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16:50 - 10:35EDI-JNB

16h 45m1 stop

17:55 - 15:50JNB-EDI

22h 55m1 stop

R16 121Turkish Airlines

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KLM flights from Scotland to South Africa

Our best KLM deals on Scotland to South Africa flight tickets

KLM

Jun 1

EDI6:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 20m

1 stop

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 7

JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 10m

1 stop

EDI8:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

R13 490

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Jun 6

GLA6:00Glasgow Intl

14h 20m

1 stop

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 14

JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 55m

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GLA8:10Glasgow Intl

R13 583

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Jun 5

GLA6:00Glasgow Intl

14h 20m

1 stop

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 15

JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 55m

1 stop

GLA8:10Glasgow Intl

R13 714

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Turkish Airlines flights from Scotland to South Africa

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Turkish Airlines

May 27

EDI16:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 24

JNB17:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 00m

1 stop

EDI15:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

R14 889

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Turkish Airlines

Jun 11

EDI16:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jul 30

JNB17:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 55m

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EDI15:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

R16 121

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Turkish Airlines

Jun 11

EDI16:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jul 30

JNB17:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 55m

1 stop

EDI15:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

R16 140

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Scotland to South Africa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Scotland is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R15 281, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in February, then you should wait until March to fly from Scotland, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R15 393.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

According to our data, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to South Africa from Scotland. The lowest ticket price found for a Wednesday departure recently was R16 104. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Flights from Scotland to South Africa on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around R22 212. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

Flying to South Africa from Scotland in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R0 when looking at flights departing in the evening. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the afternoon when prices are around R19 524.

How far in advance should I book a flight to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from Scotland when booking 20 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around R17 923 when searching 20 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from Scotland for as low as R15 580 on momondo.

Cheap Scotland to South Africa flight deals and tips

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Best price found	R9 423
Fastest flight time	13h 40m
Direct flights	None
Airports in South Africa	2 airports

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Scotland in the past 72 hours is R9 423. The best return flight deal from Scotland to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R13 490.

The fastest flight from Scotland to South Africa takes 13h 40m

There are no direct flights from Scotland to South Africa. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport, Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Glasgow Intl Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport.

There are 2 airports near South Africa: Cape Town Intl (CPT), Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Scotland to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Scotland to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Scotland to South Africa?
As of April 2025, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Scotland to South Africa.
How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland to South Africa?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Scotland to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Scotland to South Africa

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Scotland to South Africa with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
KLM	PriceFrom R12 489	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 333 reviews	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R12 549	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 784 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air France	PriceFrom R14 418	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 444 reviews	Search Air France flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R14 758	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 035 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R15 223	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 560 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R15 841	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,0 3 213 reviews	Search Emirates flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R16 702	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,6 6 823 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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